Megan Hinds
Smithton,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in counseling skills, developed in supportive and therapeutic environments, emphasizing client assessments and effective communication. Proven ability to build rapport and facilitate meaningful conversations that drive client progress and enhance overall well-being. Eager to transition into a new field, leveraging transferable skills in communication and client support to make a positive impact. Committed to fostering growth and development in diverse settings while maintaining a client-centered approach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Specialist
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
02.2026 - Current
- Facilitate therapeutic groups (recreational and coping)
- Complete careplans and progress notes
- Implement therapeutic intervention
- Build a therapeutic rapport with clients and staff
- Support social services, including social workers
- Teach coping skills and modalities such as DBT and CBT
- Train in trauma-informed care
- Assist nurses and psychiatrists in groups
- Crisis-Prevention and Intervention
- Help clients fill out safety plans
- 1:1 Intervention
BHA- Behavioral Health Associate/ Specialist/Patient Care
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Lead and create group therapy activities based on client’s weakness/illness/strength.
- Provide resources helping with recovery and discharge.
- One-on-one: engagement, interaction, assessment.
- Safety and Behavioral Plans
- Crisis Prevention and De-escalation
- Psychiatry Social Club
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO12-2023
Master of Arts - Counseling With Emphasis in Clinical Mental Health
Webster University
St. Louis, MO10-2027
Skills
- Team Connections
- Client Rapport Building
- Patient Care
- Time Management
- Crisis Prevention-Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
Timeline
Recreation Specialist
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
02.2026 - Current
BHA- Behavioral Health Associate/ Specialist/Patient Care
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southeast Missouri State University
Master of Arts - Counseling With Emphasis in Clinical Mental Health
Webster University
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
- Psychology Intern
- Community Counseling Center / Cape Girardeau, MO Jul 2023 – Dec 2023
- During this internship I had the privilege of working with women who endure borderline-personality disorder symptoms among many other struggles in their lives every day. I also spent much time with children of many different traumatic backgrounds. I learned about many clinical and mental health techniques and resources while also educating the clients on them. This organization allowed me to engage in developmental activities including workshops and seminars relevant to the psychology field. I could not name a better opportunity to gain insight on what the mental health field is all about. The Cape Community Counselling Center has amazing residential services for their clients. I cannot wait to use this experience to further help people in the future!
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy Skills (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills (DBT)
- Inpatient Care
- Residential Treatment
- Care Plans
Trainings and Certifications
- CITI Training (Data Analysis)
- Be There (Mental Health Training Program)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- CPR/First Aid
- CPI Training (Crisis Prevention and Intervention)
- Assessing and Screening for Suicide Risk
- Ethical Decision-Making in Healthcare
- A Strategic Planning Approach to Suicide Prevention
- Locating and Understanding Data for Suicide Prevention
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
- Psychological First Aid (NCTSN)
- Disaster Mental Health Counseling
- Understanding Trauma-Informed Care
- WPVP Level 2
- WPVP Level 3